Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - Chickens and Goats
So, in studying up for our chicks, I came across a few interesting articles I saved a year ago when I was researching goats. I'll post them each on their own, so this doesn't get too long. They are both about Barnyard Animals, interestingly enough, and I am glad I saved them. Especially since, as I searched for an article by one of authors, it led me to sign up for an e-newsletter (you can't get enough information when you have animals, can you?) at Mother Earth Living Tips.
By subscribing to the newsletter, I got a few E-Books to download for free: 30 Ways to Slash Energy Bills This Winter, 30 Fun and Fuel-efficient Cars, A Guide to Easy Composting. So, if you are interested in any of these... well, go sign up for their newsletter.
I don't know if I'll use the " 30 Fun and Fuel-efficient Cars", but it may prove interesting. Matt will be interested in "30 Ways to Slash Energy Bills This Winter", and I am actually looking forward to reading "A Guide to Easy Composting."
If you have chicks, here are a couple of interesting articles by Randy Kidd: TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR RAISING HEALTHY CHICKENS (PART I) and TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR RAISING HEALTHY CHICKENS (PART II) They talk about Breeds, the Chicken House, Chicken Cycles, and anything else you can think of.
I have really enjoyed watching the chicks. They are so funny to watch. They flap around. Some will run, and some will let you pick them up. There are many different colors, and the kids have some of them named, too. I, of course, keep reminding them that if it's a he, he might be dinner one day!
I posted a few weeks ago about building our chick stall and Rachel has posted about them a few times on Rachel's Reasoning.
If you have goats -or you are looking at getting some great farm animals, I also looked up Raising Goats My Way (If I Could Do It All Over Again) Part 1 and Part 2 .
These 2 cover the basics as well as a few things every goat owner should know.
I am so happy we have our goats, even though they gave me quite a scare when they kidded last February. They are lovable and intelligent creatures, though very stubborn at times... just ask Jocelyn! My mother was astonished that I would want to take them with us if we move across country.
Are you kidding? Leave our goats behind?
I am excited about the chickens, too. I love the part in one of the articles that says something about "mothering" or brooding the chicks, so the hens will be your hens. I know the goats have, when they were ill or just lonely, noticed that I was taking care of them and become more affectionate toward me. They recognize my voice and want to be near me.
So there you have it... a bunch of links and a bit of sappiness about goats and chickens.
blessings!
-Jacque
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